Niobe, All Smiles: A Farcical Comedy In Three Acts (1904)

By Edward Antonio Paulton and Harry Paulton

Book Overview

Niobe, All Smiles is a hilarious play written by Harry Paulton in 1904. It is a farcical comedy that is divided into three acts. The play revolves around the character of Niobe, who is a wealthy and glamorous socialite. She is known for her beauty and charm, but she is also notorious for her flirtatious behavior.The story begins with Niobe's husband, Sir George, returning home after a long absence. Niobe is thrilled to see him, but she soon realizes that he is not as enamored with her as he used to be. In fact, he seems to be more interested in his new secretary, Miss Smithers.Niobe is determined to win back her husband's affection, and she comes up with a plan to make him jealous. She invites a group of eligible bachelors to her home, hoping to make Sir George jealous and win him back. However, her plan backfires when the bachelors all fall in love with her and refuse to leave.The play is full of witty dialogue, hilarious situations, and outrageous characters. It is a classic example of farce, with mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and over-the-top antics. Niobe, All Smiles is a delightful and entertaining play that is sure to leave audiences laughing and smiling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166931080
• ISBN13: 9781166931087
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"